Cost of Living Calculator - Novato, California vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 20.5% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $59,604 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Washington
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Novato, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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